Creating a Content Repository Data Control

A data control is a container for all the data objects, collections, methods, and operations used to create UI components within your WebCenter application. Java Content Repository (JCR) data controls enable the publication of content from any JSR 170 Level 1 compliant repository, such as
Oracle Content Server and
Oracle Portal. Each type of data control contains common methods and parameters to publish content, such as links, tables, files, and folders, and to add search and advanced search capabilities for your content.

Use the Content Repository Data Control dialog to create a content repository data control for exposing the content stored in a content repository. Once the data control is created, it becomes available in JDeveloper's Data Controls panel. From here, you can drag and drop the data control methods and operations onto your JSF page.

To begin creating a data control, right-click a project suited to the creation of data controls —such as the
Model project—and select
New. In the New Gallery, expand
Business Tier, and select
Content Repository and then
Content Repository Data Control, and click
OK to open the Create Content Repository Data Control dialog.